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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.87, 449.61 and 126.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.87, 449.61 and 126.65 is: 189.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.87 : 449.61 = 126.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.87/449.61 = 126.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.87x = 449.61 × 126.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.87x = 56,940.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,940.86/299.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.89

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